Morning Jolt: Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight

Wednesday

Jun 12, 2013 at 7:10 AMJun 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

The Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight as the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins clash. This is the first time the two longtime NHL teams have met in the finals, and both are recent winners - the Bruins won in 2011, and the Blackhawks won in 2010.

Happening today

The Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight as the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins clash. This is the first time the two longtime NHL teams have met in the finals, and both are recent winners - the Bruins won in 2011, and the Blackhawks won in 2010.

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Opening bell

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